Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

direct-rule

Noun

/dɪˈrɛkt ruːl/

Definition

A system of governance where a central authority directly manages a territory without local autonomy.

Examples

During the colonial period, many territories were governed under a direct-rule system.
The direct-rule approach aimed to standardize laws and governance across the entire nation.
After the conflict, the region was placed under direct-rule to restore order and governance.

Meaning

Direct-rule occurs when a government has complete control over a territory and its administration, indicating that local or regional governments have been completely removed or replaced by officials from the central government.